Erinocarpus nimmonii J.Graham

Species

Angiosperms > Malvales > Malvaceae > Erinocarpus

Characteristics

A small tree. The leaves are alternate and have irregular lobes. The flowers are large and yellow. They are in loose groups at the ends of branches. They have 5 large, spoon-shaped petals. The flowers are 5-7 cm across. The fruit are 4-5 cm across. They have 3 wings and are heart shaped. They have long stiff prickles.
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Foliage retention deciduous
Sexuality hermaphrodite
Pollination entomogamy
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Mature height (meter) 5.5
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It is a tropical plant. It grows in deciduous forests. Deccan.
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Moist to dry deciduous forests.
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Hardiness (USDA) 9-12

Usage

Uses fiber material medicinal wood
Edible fruits seeds
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Cultivation

Can be grown by seedlings.
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Images

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Distribution

Erinocarpus nimmonii world distribution map, present in India

Conservation status

Erinocarpus nimmonii threat status: Vulnerable

Identifiers

LSID urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:834009-1
WFO ID wfo-0000674218
COL ID 3B2G6
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Synonyms

Erinocarpus knimoni Erinocarpus nimmoanus Erinocarpus nimmonii